Declining since 2005, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Maraya since 1977
Babies named Maraya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 196 |
| 2000s | 395 |
| 2010s | 202 |
| 2020s | 114 |
Meaning & origin
Maraya is a modern name first recorded in the United States in 1977. It reached its peak popularity in 2006, but since 2005 its usage has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 4,987th, with about 1 in 61,818 female births receiving the name. Despite its modern coinage, Maraya carries a melodic quality that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible name. Its similarity to established names like Mariah and Maya suggests it emerged from the contemporary trend of creating feminine names with appealing sounds. The name has not been associated with any particular cultural or religious tradition, remaining a purely modern, American choice.
Maraya is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending elements from names like Maria or Mariah with the fashionable -aya suffix, similar to Maya or Amaya. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1977 and saw its peak usage in 2006, though it remains relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mara, Raya
Sibling names for Maraya
Names that share Maraya's style, for a brother or sister.
